Libraries and Their Architecture in the 21st Century

Contents
I Introduction
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Architecture is not enough
Editorial – Libraries in the 21st Century
From a Library of Objects to a Library of Interactions
II Awakening the Knowledge Society – The Role of Library Architecture
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More Kitchen than Grocery Store
Libraries of the Future: A Singapore Case Study
Spaces for Books – Places for People
Celebrating Knowledge and Scientific Workout
Henning Larsen’s Contribution to the Knowledge Based Society
Libraries Architecture and Innovation
III Building for the Knowledge Society – The Creation of Library Architecture
Fig. 1. Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana 1571. Attribution: Sailko
New Developments of Library Buildings Worldwide
Designing for Evolution
Engaging Architecture
Spaces for People
Public Space becomes Cultural Place
Places to Study, Flirt and Stroll: Max Dudler’s Libraries
The New Central Library in Dresden’s Kulturpalast
IV Future Talk
Six Questions on Libraries and Their Architecture
V Profiles of Authors
VI Special Thanks